PKR rep decries DAP-led Penang govt’s apathy to her pleas


(BRIEF CAPTION): Penanti assemblyman Dr Hajah Norlela Ariffin broke down because she saying dsai fighting for Permatang Pauh for many years but the whole area still sidelined includeing hers Penanti at State assembly on 19th Nov 2015./Star pic by: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star/ (19th Nov 2015)

GEORGE TOWN: A PKR assemblywoman broke down in tears at the state assembly sitting here after claiming that the Penang state government has failed to respond to her queries.

Dr Norlela Ariffin (Penanti), who was sobbing uncontrollably, was consoled by Lydia Ong Kok Fooi (DAP-Berapit), who was seated next to her.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Rural, Finance ministries to work together to resolve payment commitments
Fuel price Sept 3-9: RON97, unsubsidised RON95, diesel drop by 5 sen
Sungai Johor Bridge safe for use after close call with ship
Woman dies after alleged assault near Kota Kinabalu
Felda pledges full cooperation in MACC probe
Madu atau Racun makers apologise for inappropriate scenes
FT Mufti Dept urges against works contradicting Islamic principles
KL cleaning company raided for exploiting foreign workers with 31 migrants rescued
No restrictions on Rural Ministry allocation, rural road project funds fully disbursed, says Treasury sec-gen
Man nabbed with 30,000 child porn vids not a staff member, says UKM

Others Also Read